March 9th, 2017 · Comments Off on Undergraduates: Submit your work for the Library Research Award!

From working with students throughout the year, Brandeis librarians know that you work on great research papers and projects! To recognize undergraduate students who apply exemplary library research skills, we’ll be awarding two Library Research Awards this year. Two $250 prizes will be awarded.

Research projects produced between January 1, 2016 and May 7, 2017 are eligible for this year’s award. (You can submit work produced anytime during the spring semester 2016, summer 2016, fall 2016, or spring 2017.)

February 15th, 2017 · Comments Off on Navigating the News Workshop

Looking to check up on the news story and photo Uncle Mitch posted on Facebook? Not sure if your favorite website is giving you the real story? Join us for Navigating the News: Finding Firm Ground on the Sea of Misinformation on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 12:15pm – 1:30pm! In this workshop, we’ll discuss the pervasive nature of fake news, from pictures of tigers nursing piglets to political reporting of all persuasions, how to confirm the things you read and pictures you see, and ways minimize the spread of misinformation in an increasingly clickbaity world.

Description:
Privileges are manifested in different ways, some noticeable while others require a closer look. Come join us as we take stock of our privileges and ways to put them into action. Madeleine Lopez will discuss how her education affords her a level of privilege, which allows her to advocate for students and the undocumented. Atticus Ranck, who has has spent the past few years as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, will discuss the gender-based privilege of which he is acutely aware.

Join us for a vibrant discussion…and some dessert!

About the Social Justice Forum
The Social Justice Forum is a conversation series that encourages the Brandeis community to connect and discuss pertinent and compelling issues related to social justice on campus. SJF is a collaborative effort of Graduate Student Affairs, the Intercultural Center, the Office of the Chaplaincy, the Women’s Studies Research Center, and the Brandeis University Library. To join the planning team, request more information, or to suggest topics, please contact Forum administrator David Wedaman: wedaman@brandeis.edu.

Notice to Members of the Press
If members of the press are interested in attending Social Justice Forums, please alert us in advance. You may not record attendees (their images, identity, actions, or words) without their consent. We reserve the right to close particular sessions to the press, in order to preserve participant confidentiality.